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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,345

BMW 2-Series 230i   
Difference: $6,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,770

BMW 2-Series 230i   
Difference: $6,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorer2-Series
TrimPlatinum230i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,940 $34,800
Base Invoice $51,512 $33,045
M Sport Design   3,800
Driving Assistance Package   500
Steering-linked headlights   800
Premium Tier   2,250
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Apple CarPlay support   300
Sunroof   900
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
M Sport Design   3,495
Driving Assistance Package   645
Steering-linked headlights   735
Premium Tier   2,070
Obstacle detection, rear   735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Apple CarPlay support   275
Sunroof   830
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 0 12,550
Options (change) 0 11,730
Destination 995 995
Total Price $54,935 $48,345
Total Invoice $52,507 $45,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $771
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorer2-Series
TrimPlatinum230i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6248hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$54,935$48,345
Adjustments for Features-7,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,080$48,345
Total Invoice$52,507$45,770
Adjustments for Features-7,5080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,999$45,770

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorer2-Series
TrimPlatinum230i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$15,685$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5080

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorer2-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in105.9 in
Length198.3 in174.7 in
Width78.9 in69.8 in
Height70.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
225/40VR18 tires400No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested190574%
Total Not Requested67526%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested36526%

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